Scan barcode
A review by bberry89
Cast in Firelight by Dana Swift
5.0
This book was beyond amazing. I can’t wait for the sequel.
Updated review:
This book was fantastic! It had rom com you’ve got mail feel with action packed fantasy. I love the magic system in this book. It also has banter. Omg you guys, *chefs kiss* It has a lot of Indian influences also which I find awesome. I love when an author brings in other cultures. Especially Indian. Their food, fashion, dance, and customs are so amazing. I love learning all about it. That being said even if you know nothing of the Indian culture, you can absolutely still read this and completely enjoy it. For food or fashion references, a quick google search is all you need. Then you’re like ah... ok. Back to book now.
I’m so looking forward to the the next book. I’m not so patiently waiting. Lol. The good thing is the second book is rumored to be coming out January ‘22. The good thing about this book is it didn’t leave you on a cliff hanger. It left it open enough for a second book but you still felt like it was a good stopping point.
So don’t waste any time if you need an escape. This right here will be a little mini vacation from reality. This author is one I will always follow. I can’t believe this is debut novel!
Side note for parents: there are some fighting scenes but nothing too crazy. Kissing a few times is the only thing physical I remember. Maybe some hugs? As far as cussing there wasn’t any in the traditional sense. The curse would that was used was blood. So nothing bad. Also there is one instance where one of the main characters has her period. I hardly ever see this mentioned in books and I read a lot of YA. As a woman now, I’m thinking all the time why isn’t it mentioned? It’s a monthly thing, we hurt, it’s a big part of our life. Especially in the ages that YA is geared to. I was diagnosed at 12 with Endometriosis which made my periods 1000 times worse. It would have been nice to read about someone my age or a little older dealing with those pains and still managing to save the world at the end of the day on top of it.
Updated review:
This book was fantastic! It had rom com you’ve got mail feel with action packed fantasy. I love the magic system in this book. It also has banter. Omg you guys, *chefs kiss* It has a lot of Indian influences also which I find awesome. I love when an author brings in other cultures. Especially Indian. Their food, fashion, dance, and customs are so amazing. I love learning all about it. That being said even if you know nothing of the Indian culture, you can absolutely still read this and completely enjoy it. For food or fashion references, a quick google search is all you need. Then you’re like ah... ok. Back to book now.
I’m so looking forward to the the next book. I’m not so patiently waiting. Lol. The good thing is the second book is rumored to be coming out January ‘22. The good thing about this book is it didn’t leave you on a cliff hanger. It left it open enough for a second book but you still felt like it was a good stopping point.
So don’t waste any time if you need an escape. This right here will be a little mini vacation from reality. This author is one I will always follow. I can’t believe this is debut novel!
Side note for parents: there are some fighting scenes but nothing too crazy. Kissing a few times is the only thing physical I remember. Maybe some hugs? As far as cussing there wasn’t any in the traditional sense. The curse would that was used was blood. So nothing bad. Also there is one instance where one of the main characters has her period. I hardly ever see this mentioned in books and I read a lot of YA. As a woman now, I’m thinking all the time why isn’t it mentioned? It’s a monthly thing, we hurt, it’s a big part of our life. Especially in the ages that YA is geared to. I was diagnosed at 12 with Endometriosis which made my periods 1000 times worse. It would have been nice to read about someone my age or a little older dealing with those pains and still managing to save the world at the end of the day on top of it.